Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $25,000 total settlements.
Bruce, Terrence vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV05671,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 21, 2016, ended March 23, 2018
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was a guest at his friend's residence when the defendant officers forced entry into the apartment, handcuffed the plaintiff, and searched the apartment. The defendant officers allegedly found illegal drugs and a firearm, but the plaintiff states these allegations were false. The plaintiff was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Burglary, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Possession of Pistol and Ammunition. As a result of violating parole, the plaintiff spent many months in jail before these charges were dismissed.
Murphy et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 16CV00519,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Original Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Officers Nigro, Pichardo, and John/Jane Doe 1-12 responded to a radio run for gunshots fired inside the location of 2249 Stillwell Avenue, which was a multi-apartment dwelling. Plaintiff's 1-3 were in a friend's apartment with approximately 10 other people attending a party. Officers arrived at the apartment and began kicking the door and within minutes of entering, all party goers (who were in the living room) were handcuffed and laying face down on the floor. John/Jane Doe Officers 1-12 searched the rest of the apartment including bedrooms and bathroom. They were taken to PSA1 that night and central booking the next day. Officer Nigro told employees at the DA's Office that he recovered a firearm, ammunition...